Barcelona willing to entertain offers for Manchester United target Alejandro Balde | OneFootball

Barcelona are prepared to listen to transfer offers for academy graduate Alejandro Balde this summer.

The 22-year-old left-back has been linked to a move to Manchester United, having previously been viewed as indispensable at Camp Nou.

With the Barcelona hierarchy prioritising Joao Cancelo’s future while also eyeing Marc Cucurella, Balde now faces the prospect of a fringe role.

This shift could work in United’s favour as they seek to bring a new left-back to Old Trafford.

United have made the position a summer priority and are actively tracking several options, including Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown.

Balde would be a welcome addition to United’s squad, with his explosive pace, athleticism and European experience making him an ideal long-term successor to Luke Shaw.

Barcelona are reportedly willing to consider offers in the region of €50 million (£42 million) for the La Masia graduate. Balde’s contract runs until 2028.

This summer is the ideal time for the Catalan club to cash in and generate pure profit to help navigate strict La Liga salary caps and recoup some of the funds spent on signing Anthony Gordon.

Despite the club’s willingness to sell, any deal will require significant persuasion, as the ‘fantastic‘ Balde remains determined to stay and fight for his place under Hansi Flick.